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Essex Homes
The Town of Essex, nicknamed the "Engine of Vermont," is a beautiful town located in Chittenden County in northern Vermont. As a result of it's New England heritage, Essex is split into two districts. Those living in the downtown area surrounding the "Five Corners" are considered residents of the Village of Essex Junction, which is an incorporated village within the Town of Essex. The remaining residents belong to the Town of Essex, which has more of a rural atmosphere. According the 2000 Census, approximately 18,600 reside in Essex, nearly half of whom live in the Village of Essex Junction. Essex is conveniently located only minutes away from Burlington, the largest city in Vermont, and is within an hour of many of the most popular ski destinations in the state.
Education
Both the Town and the Village share a unified high school and police department, and have their own kindergarten through 8th grade schools. The school district features Essex High School and the Center for Technology, the largest secondary education technical school in the state. The Essex school system is highly regarded within Vermont, with its students earning the highest math scores in New England on the New England Common Assessment Program tests. In addition to academics, athletics also make Essex an attractive destination. The Essex Hornets have won multiple state titles in football, lacrosse, and rugby, and the cheerleading squad has won an astounding eighteen titles since 1986!
Essex residents are also within easy commuting distance of the University of Vermont (UVM), the Community College of Vermont (CCV), and Saint Michael's College. The Vermont Technical College, which offers degrees in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and many others, has a campus conveniently located at nearby Tafts Corners in Williston.
Town Life and Activities
There are plenty of recreational activities in Essex for the whole family. Both the Town and the Village have a Parks and Recreation department that offer everything from summer camps for kids to ballroom dancing classes for adults, as well as local sports leagues for all ages. During the summer, the whole family can enjoy a beautiful day swimming, fishing and hiking at the Indian Brook Reservoir park. There are also two public libraries in Essex; the Brownell Library, located in the Village, and the Essex Free Library in Essex Center.
Business
Essex also features many fine dining establishments, such as local favorites Cody's Pub and the Inn at Essex. Shoppers will be delighted by the shopping district on Pearl Street and the Essex Shoppes, which features the Essex Cinema and over twenty outlet stores, boasting such names as Nautica, BCBG Maxazria and Osh Kosh Bgosh. Essex is also home to the Champlain Valley Exposition, which presents concerts by artists such as Willie Nelson, Elton John, and Paul Simon, and also hosts the Vermont State Fair every August.
Residents of Essex are an easy commute away from many of the major businesses in the county. Essex is home to the regional IBM campus, which is the largest private employer in the state. Many other residents of Essex Junction are employed by The University of Vermont, Saint Michael's College, and Fletcher Allen Healthcare.
Transportation
Essex is a major transportation center for the region, connected to Interstate 89 by the encircling highway and Routes 15, 117, and 2A. The downtown transportation terminal is a hub for rail service by Amtrak, which runs the Vermonter, a service connecting Washington D.C. to St. Albans. The terminal is also serviced by CCTA (Chittenden County Transportation Authority), which runs bus routes throughout the county including routes to IBM and downtown Burlington. CCTA also connects to the Burlington International Airport, which offers commercial flights on Continental, Delta, JetBlue, and others.
Essex is a classic example of small town America; humble enough to foster a close sense of community, yet large enough to offer a bit of everything. Combining the beauty of life in the countryside with the convenience and culture of the city, it's a great place to raise a family and start living the American dream!
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If you like open contemporary spaces yet still want natural wood & a cozy feel this ones for you. Hardwood floors, open dinning/area with 2 story wood ceilings family room loft area on second level as well as bedrooms First floor master bedroom bath & laundry. Each level is full of angles & pleasant surprises. It's hard to believe you are in such a central location when you're sitting on the back deck overlooking a lush deep yard with hundreds of perennials & a privacy hedge along one side.
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The Classic charm of a Garrison colonial conveniently located on a quiet cul-de-sac. The insulated sunroom adds to the flexibility of the first floor. A nice mudroom with half bath separate the garage space from the kitchen. private master bath and large walk-in closet make the owners suite very attractive. Recent updates include new kitchen, roof, and heating system.
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Wonderful 3 bedroom colonial in sought after village location. Large living room with lovely mantel with woodstove flu and bow window, open dining room/kitchen, also with bow window. Most of the first floor is adorned with beautiful ash floors. Huge master bedroom! Refreshing in-ground pool overlooking beautiful views of Mt. Mansfield! Lots of mechanical updates over the past 7 years including the roof, furnace, deck, pool liner and pump! A lovely home in a charming village neighborhood!
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Village Haven is Essex Junction's newest neighborhood. Looking for a home that embodies the feel and sense of community of the past, yet with privacy, convenience, and the latest in Green Building Technologies?Look no more! These carriage homes will benefit from an association handling snow,trash, and yard maintenance. Wonderful open floorplans, and private back yards. Dormer and finished space over garage is an option.Ready for occupancy.
Convenient to Essex yet in the country. 18 acres with stream and trails for walking and enjoying nature. Rooms include kitchen with island, living room with fireplace, family room with wood stove. Expansive deck/porch overlooks pool. Listed well below town assessment. New pool liner in 2009-new mound septic system in 2010- water filtration system in 2009.
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Charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape with private 1st floor master suite, beautiful red oak floors recently refinished, living room with joyful gas fireplace and granite hearth, built ins and bay window! Recent renovations include new thermopane windows, new roof, interior freshly painted, deck plus screened porch overlooking deep private lot with perennial garden, shed stays, impeccable condition, walk to village, schools, town park with pool, minutes to IBM, Tafts Corner or FAHC.
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A great Village investment for owner-occupy who wants part of their mortgage paid with the $650 per month rental in-law apt complete with Tenant! Also renovations have begun with a remodeled Master Bedroom, new roof 2008, and a push-out addition waiting to be completed with all material included for additional 2nd livingroom and 2nd kitchen (materials included see attachment). Potential for 4 seperate living areas! Or just use main house and rent out in law apt! Walking distance to schools, etc.
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Beautifully Maintained Home. 3 Bedrooms and 1 and 3/4baths. Updatd Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar. Living Room w/ Woodburning Fireplace and Bow Window. Formal Dining. Large Family Room Down w/ Brick Woodstove Hearth.Heated 2 Car Finished Garage w/ 3 Closets for storage. Updated Windows, Furnace.Roof Shingles '04. Inground Pool with Spacious Patio and Extensive Vinyl Fencing. Impressive Lawn has Irrigation System. Nicely Landscaped.THIS IS A REAL GEM!!!
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Village Haven is Essex Junction's newest neighborhood. Looking for a home that embodies the feel and sense of community of the past, yet with privacy, convenience, and the latest in Green Building Technologies?Look no more! These carriage homes will benefit from an association handling snow,trash, and yard maintenance,yet with the privacy only a single family home can offer. Wonderful open floorplans, and private back yards. Dormer and finished space over garage is an option.
This wonderful home features first floor master, large 2 car garage, spacious yard, and located in the highly desirable Shillingford Crossing neighborhood of Essex! New roof 2007, new exterior paint and siding 2008, new sink and hardware in kitchen, new front door, new garage doors, tons of storage, and a partially fenced yard. This home is priced to sell so come and take a look today!
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